Tipping in Hawaii

Standard US tipping norms apply. Tips are expected and form a significant part of service workers' income.

Tipping mandatory

Tip 18-22% on the pre-tax total. Some restaurants add auto-gratuity for groups.

18-22%

Tip 15-20% of the fare.

15-20%

Leave $3-5 per night for housekeeping; $2-5 per bag for bellhops.

$3-5/night

Tip 15-20% of the tour cost, especially for boat and adventure tours.

15-20%

$1-2 per drink or 18-20% on a tab.

$1-2/drink

General Tipping Guidelines

When visiting Hawaii, tipping customs may differ from what you're used to. Here are some general guidelines to follow:

✓Check if a service charge is already included on your bill before tipping extra.
✓When in doubt, observe what locals do or ask your hotel concierge for advice.
✓Keep small bills and coins in the local currency handy for tipping situations.
✓For exceptional service, a small tip is almost universally appreciated even in non-tipping cultures.
✓Tip in local currency whenever possible — foreign coins and small bills are hard for staff to exchange.